Tall Blacks edge Iran in World Cup qualifying thriller
New Zealand defeated Iran 93-91 in overtime in a closely fought World Cup qualifying basketball match.
The Tall Blacks secured a narrow victory over Iran in World Cup qualifying, winning 93-91 after an extra period. The contest was tightly contested throughout, featuring 14 ties and nine lead changes before New Zealand prevailed in the overtime period.
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Tall Blacks edge Iran in World Cup qualifying thriller
In a nip-and-tuck affair that featured 14 ties and nine lead changes, the New Zealanders got home 93-91 in overtime.